Quick answers
- Does Alexander M. Clendening accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alexander M. Clendening accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Alexander M. Clendening see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 457 Original Medicare patients and 814 services for Alexander M. Clendening. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alexander M. Clendening's NPI number?
- 1639608763. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Alexander M. Clendening, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 457 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 814 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)314 services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)285 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)101 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)87 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis58%
- Anxiety46%
- Diabetes44%
- Chronic kidney disease43%
Hospitals where Alexander M. Clendening works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alexander M. Clendening at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Atrium Health AnsonWadesboro, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340084
- Atrium Health PinevilleCharlotte, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340098
- Atrium Health UnionMonroe, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340130
- CaroMont Regional Medical CenterGastonia, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340032
Practice locations
Addresses where Alexander M. Clendening is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2525 Court DrGastonia, NC 28054 (704) 834‑2000
- 920 Church St NConcord, NC 28025 (704) 403‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alexander M. Clendening as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Wake Forest Emergency Providers520 clinicians in the group
- Gastonia Physician Services PLLC67 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Gastonia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gastonia, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Wake Forest Emergency Providers
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639608763 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians